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Figure 3. Likelihood of secure closure (LOSC) until suture failure of USP 2/0 PDS^® sutures in standardized Small-Bite (SSSBs) technique closing a 15 cm long midline incision with a 5 cm large circular defect (INDC5) in porcine tissue depending on the amount of DIS impacts with 180 mmHg (B) or 210 mmHg (A).